Hong Kong Showcases Innovation at Geneva Inventions Exhibition, Highlights I&T Development and International Collaboration

Hong Kong innovations shine at international exhibition of inventions in Geneva

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) hosted a reception on the occasion of Hong Kong’s participation in the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva on March 13 (Geneva time) in Geneva, Switzerland.

Speaking at the reception, the Director of HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong, highlighted that the Government placed top priority on promoting innovation and technology (I&T) development, and is moving at full steam to build Hong Kong into an international I&T centre.

"To accelerate this development, we are strengthening our ecosystem from upstream research and development, through midstream technology transfers and commercialisation, to downstream new industrialisation development. We are also enhancing international collaboration through our InnoHK platform, partnering with world-renowned universities and research institutes to establish research laboratories, including universities in Switzerland. Our progress is recognised internationally. The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster ranked first worldwide in the Global Innovation Index 2025," Mr Wong said.

Mr Wong also highlighted the new I&T initiatives in the 2026-27 Budget, including earmarking HK$10 billion to accelerate the development of the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone, and another HK$10 billion to take forward the development of the San Tin Technopole, located adjacent to the Shenzhen’s I&T zone.

Founded in 1972, the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva is one of the largest global events dedicated exclusively to inventions and new technologies. This year, Hong Kong representatives won nearly 300 prizes.

About HKETO Berlin

HKETO Berlin is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in commercial relations and other economic and trade matters in Germany as well as Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Switzerland.

Hong Kong innovations shine at international exhibition of inventions in Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong innovations shine at international exhibition of inventions in Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions, Concessionary Deductions and Allowances) Bill 2026 to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (March 18) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions, Concessionary Deductions and Allowances) Bill 2026 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.

Meanwhile, the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026 will also be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.

On Government motion, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury will move a proposed resolution under the Public Finance Ordinance. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 1.

On Members' motions, Reverend Canon Peter Douglas Koon will move a motion on "Formulating a comprehensive 'homeless-friendly policy' to build a caring and inclusive society". The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Ms Ginny Man will move an amendment to Reverend Canon Peter Douglas Koon's motion.

Dr Johnny Ng will move a motion on "Better aligning with the national development strategy for promoting high-standard opening up". The motion is set out in Appendix 3. Mr Lee Chun-keung, Mr Kenneth Fok, Mr Tommy Chung, Mr Lau Ka-keung, Mr Nick Chan, Mr Robert Lee, Mr Erik Yim and Professor Priscilla Leung will move separate amendments to Dr Johnny Ng's motion.

In addition, Mr Chan Chun-ying will move a motion under Rule 49E(2) of the Rules of Procedure to take note of a report of the House Committee on consideration of subsidiary legislation and other instruments. The motion is set out in Appendix 4.

Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.

The agenda of the above meeting is available on the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the "Webcast" system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.

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